Go to http://literacylive.ivocalize.net/

The first time you access the room you need to allow the software to download and install on your computer. It will often do this for you automatically.

If it does not – click on the INSTALL PLUGIN link and choose the SAVE (rather than RUN) option provided.

Remember where you saved the Install Plugin File, and run it from Windows Explorer.

Once the software is installed type your name and password into the text box provided and click “Login”

(Installing the plugin should be ONCE ONLY. You don't have to reinstall the software each time you access the room.)

When you enter the room, you'll notice several sections ...

If you have trouble with the sound

Technical Details for network administrators: FIREWALLS

Some workplaces have very tight security measures in place. You may need a technical support person to download the software for you. If you get any kind of error message at work this is most likely a result of a block on software downloads.

Your workplace's firewall (like a brick wall stopping access by outsiders) may also stop you entering and using the room even once the software is installed. If you cannot access the room you will need to speak with your technical support person regarding opening of the ‘Port’ to allow the room through. I’m told it’s a fairly straightforward procedure – here are some notes for your technical person…

In relation to the setup of the ivocalize client, ... “Our server appears to use TCP ports 9000 for client data connections. The client operates on Port 443, which is the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol used by Web browsers when they access secure sites (the padlock appears on the bottom right of the browser, banks that sort of thing!). Therefore, there should be minimal configuration required from a client point of view, unless the firewall is blocking any ports required.”

You shouldn’t have this problem via laptops or home computer systems. Some people needing to access the room from the workplace simply use a laptop with modem plugged into a phone line rather than the workplace network.

NOTE: Before accessing the room you need the password, which you'll receive by registering for a Literacy Live Event. Please ask Don MacDowall, if you haven't got this already. [Email] info[at]acal.edu.au or [Tel.] 03 9546 6892

Text originally by Robyn Jay, NSW Literacy Genius and ACAL Moderator, slightly adapted by Michael Chalk, February '06, for ACE Connects Research Circle, and again March '07 for ACAL Literacy Live.

Lifted completely by a grateful Don MacDowall.